Manager-P.R.O.O.F(Public Record Of Operations and Finance )

Job Description

Janaagraha is looking to on-board a Manager for the Public Record Of Operations and Finance (P.R.O.O.F) program focussed on Municipal Finance. The position will be based in Bangalore and will report to Coordinator-Advocacy, Research and Capacity Building.As Manager-P.R.O.O.F, your role would comprise the following:
• Leading a team of 3 members with the objective of achieving large-scale reforms in municipal finances, specifically on accounting, auditing and reporting by municipal corporations;
• Planning and executing strategies for the team, based on pre-agreed deliverables and initiatives;
• Gaining deep understanding of the design of accounting, audit and reporting functions in municipal corporations, and carry forward the roadmap for reforms;
• Deepening research and advocacy on the Public Disclosure Law, a mandatory reform under the JnNURM drafted by Janaagraha, with State Governments and other stakeholders;
• Developing a framework for Financial and Performance Reporting by Municipal Corporations;
• Deepening knowledge and analytical firepower on Municipal Revenues and identifying contemporary trends and advocacy agendas; and
• Create a framework of understanding, analysis and dissemination of Budgets and Financial Statements of Municipal Corporations and other parastatal agencies/service providers in cities, as powerful tools of advocacy

III. Qualifications and Experience
• A Chartered Accountant or a Post Graduate in Business Management or Post Graduate in Finance or Economics;
• At least 8 years of professional work experience in Finance, Accounting, Management Consulting or Economics;
• Candidates from alternative academic backgrounds with outstanding academic and career accomplishments and relevant work experience would also be considered.

Skills Required

• Deep domain knowledge of Finance and Accounting (theory and practice, standards, best practices, systems and processes etc.)
• Ability and willingness to grasp quickly, concepts of Municipal Finance and government accounting
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities
• Leadership qualities required to manage a team of professionals and manage large projects in partnership with external stakeholders
• Strong project management skills
• Good communication skills- both written and verbal
• Ability to work across teams
• Willingness to extend oneself to accomplish work objectives with tight deadlines, simultaneously pursuing excellence
• Positive attitude, flexibility and ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment

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